We get this question from time to time: “Why don’t we hear you on Christian Radio any more?” Our answer is simple, “We had our moments!”
On occasion we might be heard on a station but usually we’re in the “golden oldie” category. We’re rarely played these days BUT…we fully understand that formats change with the times…and actually, they should! Why? Because we’re told in the Scriptures to “sing a new song.” The new waves in Christian Music, whether liked or not, are indicators that a new song is being sung. That’s a good thing.
We’d be very foolish to resent those who came along and replaced us on the radio because, after all, we were the replacements at one time. Instead, we’d rather remain grateful for the tremendously valuable role that Christian Radio played in our efforts to encourage families across the nation. And, we still get to stand before live audiences and offer our music knowing that one of the reasons we can do so is because of the exposure that Christian Radio provided in those years when we were included in the format.
So….we say thanks to all the Christian stations for each and every time a song of ours was played. In fact, here’s a pair of songs that were aired that show the life-changing impact that God can have on lives through the radio. To get the full picture listen first to “Daddy, Please Find a Reason” (1981) then listen to “Through the Radio” (1996). While the first song was in rotation on the radio it was heard by a man in a very timely moment and in quite a unique setting. God used the message to change the course of his life, his marriage and his family. Later, after befriending the couple and hearing the story of why “Please Find a Reason” was so meaningful to them , “Through the Radio” was written to celebrate their restoration and to highlight the effectiveness of Christian Radio. May God bless each station today and the artists who are featured.
DADDY, PLEASE FIND A REASON
Steve Chapman/Dawn Treader Music/BMI/1981
My wife and I used to fight a lot, but not any more
Since the night we found our little boy standing in our door
He overheard me saying, “I can’t find a reason to stay.”
And on my out I kissed him goodbye, that’s when I heard him say…
Cho
Daddy please find a reason to stay with my Mama
We both love you, Daddy, please don’t leave
And if you can’t find a reason, Daddy, I wouldn’t mind
If you want that reason to be me
Now it must’ve been the Lord that night speaking through my son
Cause I can’t begin to tell you all the good things He’s done
And the best thing that happened, I fell in love with my wife
That was a long, long time ago and our love is still alive
Cho
THROUGH THE RADIO
S&A Chapman/Times & Seasons Music/BMI/1983
HE PACKS A SUITCASE
SAYS, “I’VE HAD IT UP TO HERE!”
HE LEAVES HER STANDING
IN THOSE GOODBYE TEARS
SHE PRAYS FOR A MIRACLE
AS HE WALKS OUT THE DOOR
“LORD SOMEHOW SHOW HIM WHAT LOVE IS FOR.”
HE GETS IN THE CAR
VERY SOON HE’LL BE GONE
HE TURNS THE KEY AND THE RADIO COMES ON
SHE LEFT IT ON A GOSPEL STATION
NOW ITS COMING THROUGH THE AIR
THEN A TRUTH LIKE A BEACON
FINDS HIM SITTING THERE
SHE CRIES BUT SHE DOES NOT KNOW
THE LORD IS TOUCHING HIS HEART THROUGH THE RADIO
BREAKING THROUGH THE WALLS
WHERE NO ONE ELSE CAN GO
IT’S THE VOICE OF THE SAVIOR
COMING THROUGH THE RADIO
HE’S STILL OUT IN THE CAR
RESTING HIS HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL
HE’S THINKING ABOUT THE TRUTH HE JUST HEARD
AND THE WAY IT CAN HEAL
HE TURNS OFF THE MOTOR
HE KNOWS WHERE HE’S GOTTA GO
HE PRAYS, “LORD HELP ME DO WHAT I HEARD ON THAT RADIO!”
SHE CRIES BUT SHE DOES NOT KNOW
THE LORD IS TOUCHING HIS HEART THROUGH THE RADIO
BREAKING THROUGH THE WALLS
WHERE NO ONE ELSE CAN GO
IT’S THE VOICE OF THE SAVIOR
COMING THROUGH THE RADIO
BREAKING THROUGH THE WALLS
WHERE NO ONE ELSE CAN GO
IT’S THE VOICE OF THE SAVIOR
COMING THROUGH THE RADIO
COMING THROUGH THE RADIO
